carcinoma
noun
a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor that spreads by metastasis and often recurs after excision; cancer.
carcinomas
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pluralof carcinoma.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Close to 99% of these cases are basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Basal cell carcinomas are common in the areas of the body most exposed to the sun: typically, the head, face, neck and arms, said Dr. Paras Vakharia, an assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern Medicine.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2024
Mathematics, histopathology and genomics converge to confirm that the most aggressive clear cell renal cell carcinomas display low levels of intratumour heterogeneity, i.e. they contain fewer distinct cell types.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2023
Jackman reassured fans that basal cell carcinomas are the "least dangerous" in the world of skin cancer, but said he hoped his scare reminds people to be sun-safe.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2023
Most cervical cancers are carcinomas, which grow from the epithelial cells that cover the cervix and protect its surface.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
